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GA-X48-DQ6
User's Manual
Rev. 1002 12ME-X48DQ6-1002R
Motherboard GA-X48-DQ6
Motherboard
GA-X48-DQ6
Copyright
2007 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. The logo is exclusively licensed to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. GIGABYTE UNITED INC. is designated by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD as the exclusive global distributor of GIGABYTE branded motherboards.
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Documentation Classifications
In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our website. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw
Table of Contents
Box Contents ................................................................................................................. 6 Optional Items ................................................................................................................. 6 GA-X48-DQ6 Motherboard Layout ................................................................................ 7 Block Diagram ................................................................................................................ 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .................................................................................... 9
1-1 1-2 1-3 Installation Precautions ..................................................................................... 9 Product Specifications .................................................................................... 10 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler .............................................................. 13
1-3-1 1-3-2 1-3-3 Installing the CPU ................................................................................................ 13 Installing the CPU Cooler ................................................................................... 15 Installing the Crazy Cool Heatsink on the Back of the Motherboard ............ 16 Dual Channel Memory Configuration ................................................................ 17 Installing a Memory ............................................................................................. 18
1-4
Installing an Expansion Card ......................................................................... 19 Installing the SATA Bracket ............................................................................. 20 Back Panel Connectors ................................................................................. 21 Internal Connectors ........................................................................................ 23
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EasyTune 5 Pro ............................................................................................. 75 Dynamic Energy Saver ................................................................................. 76 Windows Vista ReadyBoost ........................................................................... 78
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5-3 5-4
Box Contents
GA-X48-DQ6 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Intel LGA775 CPU Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables Two SATA brackets I/O Shield Three screws
The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you obtain. The box contents are subject to change without notice. The motherboard image is for reference only.
Optional Items
2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-51R) 2-port IEEE 1394a bracket (Part No. 12CF1-1IE008-01R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-01R) S/PDIF in cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-01R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R)
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USB_1394_2
USB_LAN1
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PCIE_16_1
DDRII1 DDRII3 DDRII2 DDRII4
FDD
PCIE_3
MAIN_BIOS
BAT
CLR_CMOS
Intel ICH9R
SATAII0
IDE
PCIE_16_2
PCI1
TSB43AB23
F_1394 F_USB2 F_USB1
IT8718 LPT
PCI2 CI COM
TPM
SPDIF_IN
SYS_FAN2
F_PANEL
SATAII5
SATAII3 GSATAIIB
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Block Diagram
2 PCI Express x16 LGA775 Processor Host Interface Intel X48 LAN2 3 PCI Express x1
PCIe CLK (100 MHz)
DDR2 1200/1066/800/667 MHz Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (400/333/266/200 MHz)
LAN1 RJ45
RJ45
PCI Express Bus 2 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/ 33 IDE Channel PCI Bus TSB43AB23 GIGABYTE SATA2
12 USB Ports
3 IEEE 1394a
TPM
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The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation. Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components. When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make sure they are connected tightly and securely. When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors. It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an electrostatic shielding container. Before unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure the power supply has been turned off. Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard. Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware components are connected. To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components. Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within the computer casing. Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface. Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment. Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user. If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician.
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Hardware Installation
1-2
CPU
Product Specifications
Support for an Intel Core 2 Extreme processor/ Intel Core 2 Quad processor/Intel Core 2 Duo processor/ Intel Pentium processor Extreme Edition/Intel Pentium D processor/ Intel Pentium 4 processor Extreme Edition/Intel Pentium 4 processor/ Intel Celeron processor in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L2 cache varies with CPU 1600/1333/1066/800 MHz FSB North Bridge: Intel X48 Express Chipset South Bridge: Intel ICH9R 4 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 8 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1200/1066/800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for DTS (dts NEO:PC) Support for S/PDIF In/Out Support for CD In 2 x Realtek 8111C chips (10/100/1000 Mbit) Support for Teaming 2 x PCI Express x16 slots supporting ATI CrossFireX technology (The PCI Express x16 slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 3 x PCI Express x1 slots 2 x PCI slots South Bridge: - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATAII0, SATAII1, SATAII2, SATAII3, SATAII4, SATAII5) supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 GIGABYTE SATA2 chip: - 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices - 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (GSATAIIA, GSATAIIB) supporting up to 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive T.I. TSB43AB23 chip Up to 3 IEEE 1394a ports (2 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to the internal IEEE 1394a header)
TM TM TM TM
Audio
Storage Interface
IEEE 1394
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USB
Internal Connectors
Integrated in the South Bridge Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 8 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x power fan header 1 x North Bridge fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x CD In connector 1 x S/PDIF In header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x IEEE 1394a header 1 x parallel port header 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header 1 x serial port header 1 x power LED header 1 x chassis intrusion header 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x coaxial S/PDIF Out connector 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports 2 x RJ-45 ports 6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Rear Speaker Out/Side Speaker Out/Line In/Line Out/Microphone) iTE IT8718 chip System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System/Power fan fail warning CPU fan speed control (Note 2)
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Hardware Installation
BIOS
Unique Features
2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for Dual BIOSTM PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support for EasyTune (Note 3) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Support for Dynamic Energy Saver Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Voltage adjustments in BIOS Setup (CPU/DDR2/PCIe/FSB/(G)MCH) allow you to: - Increase CPU voltage (Note 4) - Increase DDR2 voltage by 0.05V to 1.55V with 0.05V increment - Increase PCIe voltage by 0.05V to 0.75V with 0.05V increment - Increase FSB voltage by 0.05V to 0.35V with 0.05V increment - Increase (G)MCH voltage by 0.025V to 0.375V with 0.025V increment Frequency adjustments in BIOS Setup (CPU/DDR2/PCIe) allow you to: - Adjust CPU host frequency from 100 MHz to 700 MHz with 1 MHz increment - Adjust DDR2 frequency - Adjust PCI Express frequency from 90 MHz to 150 MHz with 1 MHz increment Support for Microsoft Windows Vista/XP/2000 (Note 5) ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm
(Note 1) Due to Windows XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install. (Note 3) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 4) The adjustable CPU voltage range depends on the CPU being used. (Note 5) Due to chipset limitation, Intel ICH9R RAID driver does not support Windows 2000 operating system. GA-X48-DQ6 Motherboard - 12 -
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Alignment Key
Notch
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Hardware Installation
B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU.
Step 4: Hold the CPU with your thumb and index fingers. Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into position.
Step 5: Once the CPU is properly inserted, replace the load plate and push the CPU socket lever back into its locked position.
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Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the installed CPU.
Step 2: Before installing the cooler, note the direction on the male push pin. of the arrow sign (Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow is to remove the cooler, on the contrary, is to install.)
Step 3: Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the motherboard. Push down on the push pins diagonally.
Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down each push pin. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.)
Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. If the push pin is inserted as the picture above, the installation is complete.
Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard.
Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may adhere to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may damage the CPU. - 15 Hardware Installation
1-3-3 Installing the Crazy Cool Heatsink on the Back of the Motherboard
Please follow the steps below to install the Crazy Cool heatsink provided with the motherboard. Use extreme care when installing or removing the Crazy Cool heatsink. The user shall be responsible for damage of motherboard function(s) or component(s) resulting from the removal of the Crazy Cool heatsink. Always keep the removed screws in a safe place. Please prepare: 1. A Philips screwdriver 2. The Crazy Cool heatsink and three screws provided with the motherboard Step 2: Affix the Crazy Cool heatsink to the back of the motherboard.
Step 1: Unfasten the two bolts holding the North Bridge heatsink (as shown in the picture to the left) and remove the bolts. Remove the back plate from the back of the motherboard. Step 3: On the front side of the motherboard, align the the two bolts removed in Step 1 with the nuts on the Crazy Cool heatsink and then fasten the bolts tightly.
Step 4: As shown, align the three provided screws with the mounting holes on the motherboard and the Crazy Cool heatsink and then tighten the screws to complete the Crazy Cool installation.
(Note)
The components received may vary in appearance from the ones illustrated above.
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1-4
DDRII1 DDRII2
Due to chipset limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one DDR2 memory module is installed. 2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed in the same colored DDR2 sockets for optimum performance. When memory modules of different capacity and chips are installed, a message which says memory is operating in Flex Memory Mode will appear during the POST. Intel Flex Memory Technology offers greater flexibility to upgrade by allowing different memory sizes to be populated and remain in Dual Channel mode/performance. - 17 Hardware Installation
DDRII3 DDRII4
Notch
DDR2 DIMM
A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it can only fit in one direction. Follow the steps below to correctly install your memory modules in the memory sockets. Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory module. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory socket. Place the memory module on the socket. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your fingers on the top edge of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it vertically into the memory socket.
Step 2: The clips at both ends of the socket will snap into place when the memory module is securely inserted.
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1-5
Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Locate an expansion slot that supports your card. Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis back panel. 2. Align the card with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the slot. 3. Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the slot. 4. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw. 5. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Turn on your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your operating system. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the top edge of the card until it is fully inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Make sure the card is securely seated in the slot and does not rock.
Removing the Card: Gently push back on the lever on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot.
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Hardware Installation
1-6
The SATA bracket allows you to connect external SATA device(s) to your system by expanding the internal SATA port(s) to the chassis back panel.
SATA Bracket
The SATA bracket includes one SATA bracket, one SATA signal cable, and one SATA power cable.
Power Connector External SATA Connector
Follow the steps below to install the SATA bracket: Step 1: Locate one free PCI slot and secure the SATA bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw. Step 2: Connect the SATA cable from the bracket to the SATA port on your motherboard.
Step 3: Connect the power cable from the bracket to the power supply.
Step 5: Connect the other ends of the SATA signal cable and SATA power cable to your SATA device. For SATA device in external enclosure, you only need to connect the SATA signal cable. Before connecting the SATA signal cable, make sure to turn off the power of the external enclosure.
Step 4: Plug one end of the SATA signal cable into the external SATA connector on the bracket. Then attach the SATA power cable to the power connector on the bracket.
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1-7
USB Port
The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc.
LAN Port
When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. * The positions of the optical S/PDIF out and coaxial S/PDIF out connectors may be interchanged based on the hardware design. - 21 Hardware Installation
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1-8
Internal Connectors
4 3 25
6 14
5 24 12 15 17 23 9 8 11 20 16 21 22 4 19 18 13 9 10
ATX_12V_2X ATX CPU_FAN SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 PWR_FAN NB_FAN FDD IDE SATAII0/1/2/3/4/5 GSATAIIA/B PWR_LED BAT F_PANEL
14) 15) 16) 17) 18) 19) 20) 21) 22) 23) 24) 25)
F_AUDIO CD_IN SPDIF_IN SPDIF_O F_USB1/F_USB2 F_1394 LPT TPM COM CI CLR_CMOS V_PHASE LED
Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices: First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard. - 23 Hardware Installation
1/2) ATX_12V_2X/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector)
With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start. Use of a power supply providing a 2x4 12V power connector is recommended by the CPU manufacturer when using an Intel Extreme Edition CPU (130W). To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used (500W or greater). The main power connector is compatible with power supplies with 2x10 power connectors. To prevent system instability or system's failure to boot, be sure to connect a power supply providing a 2x12 power connector. The ATX_12V_2X power connector is compatible with power supplies with 2x2 12V power connector. When using a power supply providing a 2x4 12V and power connector, remove the protective covers from the 12V power connector and the main power connector on the motherboard. Do not insert the power supply cables into pins under the protective covers when using a power supply providing a 2x2 12V power connector.
ATX_12V_2X: 8 4
Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Definition GND (Only for 2x4 pin 12V) GND (Only for 2x4 pin 12V) GND GND +12V (Only for 2x4 pin 12V) +12V (Only for 2x4 pin 12V) +12V +12V
5 ATX_12V_2X
12
24
ATX :
Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Definition 3.3V 3.3V GND +5V GND +5V GND Power Good 5V SB(stand by +5V) +12V +12V 3.3V
Pin No. 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
Definition 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V GND
1 ATX
13
10 11 12
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1 CPU_FAN
Pin No. 1 2 3 4
SYS_FAN2: 1
Definition GND +12V / Speed Control Sense Speed Control Definition GND Speed Control Sense +5V Definition GND +12V Sense
SYS_FAN2
Connect the North Bridge fan cable to this header. The fan header has a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation. Most fans are designed with color-coded power connector wires. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V voltage. The black connector wire is the ground wire.
Pin No. 1 2 3
Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU, North Bridge and system from overheating. Overheating may result in damage to the CPU/North Bridge or the system may hang. These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. - 25 Hardware Installation
34
33
39
40
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Pin No. 1
1 SATAII4 7 1 7 SATAII1 7
2 3 4 5 6 7
SATAII2 1
1 7 SATAII5
7 SATAII3
3 4 5 6 7
7 1 GSATAIIB
Please connect the L-shaped end of the SATA 3Gb/s cable to your SATA hard drive. A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires at least two hard drives. If more than two hard drives are to be used, the total number of hard drives must be an even number. A RAID 5 configuration requires at least three hard drives. (The total number of hard drives does not have to be an even number.) A RAID 10 configuration requires at least four hard drives and the total number of hard drives must be an even number. - 27 Hardware Installation
Pin No. 1 2 3
You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery: 1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery holder, making them short for 5 seconds.) 3. Replace the battery. 4. Plug in the power cord and restart your computer.
Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery. Replace the battery with an equivalent one. Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect model. Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by yourself or uncertain about the battery model. When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) of the battery (the positive side should face up). Used batteries must be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations. GA-X48-DQ6 Motherboard - 28 -
SPEAK+
2 1
RES+ NC HD-
SPEAK-
20 19
HD+
Hard Drive Activity LED
MSG (Message/Power/Sleep LED, Yellow): Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. The System Status LED LED is on when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking when S0 On S1 Blinking the system is in S1 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is in S3/S4/S5 Off S3/S4 sleep state or powered off (S5). PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may configure the way to turn off your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for more information). SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. The system reports system startup status by issuing a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup. If a problem is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to indicate the problem. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for information about beep codes. HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the hard drive is reading or writing data. RES (Reset Switch, Green): Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart. NC (Purple): No connection
The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. - 29 Hardware Installation
RES-
Reset Switch
10 2
For HD Front Panel Audio: Pin No. Definition 1 MIC2_L 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 GND MIC2_R -ACZ_DET LINE2_R GND FAUDIO_JD No Pin LINE2_L GND
For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No. Definition 1 MIC 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 GND MIC Power NC Line Out (R) NC NC No Pin Line Out (L) NC
The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. If your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, refer to the instructions on how to activate AC'97 functioninality via the audio software in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." When using an AC'97 front panel audio module, you can use either the front or the back panel audio connectors, but not both at the same time. Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire instead of a single plug. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer.
Pin No. 1 2 3 4
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Pin No. 1 2 3
Pin No. 1 2
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Hardware Installation
Definition Power (5V) Power (5V) USB DXUSB DYUSB DX+ USB DY+ GND GND No Pin NC
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header. Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket.
Definition TPA+ TPAGND GND TPB+ TPBPower (12V) Power (12V) No Pin GND
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Do not plug the USB bracket cable into the IEEE 1394a header. Prior to installing the IEEE 1394a bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the IEEE 1394a bracket. To connect an IEEE 1394a device, attach one end of the device cable to your computer and then attach the other end of the cable to the IEEE 1394a device. Ensure that the cable is securely connected. GA-X48-DQ6 Motherboard - 32 -
Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Pin No. 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Definition GND PD6 GND PD7 GND ACKGND BUSY GND PE No Pin SLCT GND
19
Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Definition LCLK GND LFRAME No Pin LRESET VCC5 LAD3 LAD2 VCC3 LAD1
Pin No. 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Definition LAD0 GND RSVO RSV1 SB3V SERIRQ GND CLKRUN LPCPD RSV2
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Definition NDCD NSIN NSOUT NDTR GND NDSR NRTS NCTS NRI No Pin
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Pin No.
1
1 2
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Open: Normal
Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. After clearing the CMOS values and before turning on your computer, be sure to remove the jumper cap from the jumper. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations).
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Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. To flash the BIOS, do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction. BIOS will emit a beep code during the POST. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for the beep codes description. It is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you need to) to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to boot. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of the battery/clearing CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.)
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BIOS Setup
2-1
Startup Screen
<TAB>: POST Screen <DEL>: BIOS Setup/Q-Flash <F9>: XpressRecovery2 <F12>: Boot Menu<End>: Qflash
Function Keys
X48-DQ6 F2t . . . . <DEL>: BIOS Setup <F9>: XpressRecovery2 <F12>: Boot Menu <End>: Qflash 11/29/2007-X48-ICH9-6A89OG0DC-00
Function Keys
Function Keys: <TAB>: POST Screen Press the <Tab> key to show the BIOS POST screen. To show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on page 44. <DEL>: BIOS Setup Press the <Delete> key to enter BIOS Setup. <F9>: Xpress Recovery2 If you have ever entered Xpress Recovery2 to back up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the <F9> key can be used for subsequent access to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2." <F12>: Boot Menu Boot Menu allows you to set the first boot device without entering BIOS Setup. In Boot Menu, use the up arrow key < > or the down arrow key< > to select the first boot device, then press <Enter> to accept. To exit Boot Menu, press <Esc>. The system will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu. Note: The setting in Boot Menu is effective for one time only. After system restart, the device boot order will still be based on BIOS Setup settings. You can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. <End>: Q-Flash Press the <End> key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without having to enter BIOS Setup first. GA-X48-DQ6 Motherboard - 38 -
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Once you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as shown below) appears on the screen. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter a sub-menu.
<Page Up> <Page Down> <F1> <F2> <F5> <F6> <F7> <F8> <F9> <F10> <F11> <F12>
Main Menu Help The onscreen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the bottom line of the Main Menu. Submenu Help While in a submenu, press <F1> to display a help screen (General Help) of function keys available for the menu. Press <Esc> to exit the help screen. Help for each item is in the Item Help block on the right side of the submenu. If you do not find the settings you want in the Main Menu or a submenu, press <Ctrl>+<F1> to access more advanced options. When the system is not stable as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to its defaults. The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. - 39 BIOS Setup
The Functions of the <F11> and <F12> keys (For the Main Menu Only)
F11 : Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile. You can create up to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use the SPACE key) and then press <Enter> to complete. F12 : Load CMOS from BIOS If your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can use this function to load the BIOS settings from a profile created before, without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. First select the profile you wish to load, then press <Enter> to complete.
Integrated Peripherals
Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc.
PnP/PCI Configurations
Use this menu to configure the system's PCI & PnP resources.
PC Health Status
Use this menu to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc.
MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your CPU, memory, etc.
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CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory 640K 510M 512M Item Help Menu Level
F10: Save
Date
Sets the system date. The date format is week (read-only), month, date and year. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the date.
Time
Sets the system time. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:0:0. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the time.
Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) If no IDE/SATA devices are used, set this item to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is set to CHS. Sets the hard drive access mode. Options are: Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large.
Drive A
Allows you to selects the type of floppy disk drive installed in your system. If you do not install a floppy disk drive, set this item to None. Options are: None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5".
Halt on
Allows you to determine whether the system will stop for an error during the POST. No Errors The system boot will not stop for any error. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for all other errors. (Default) All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for a floppy disk drive error but stop for all other errors. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but it will stop for all other errors.
Memory
These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Typically, 640 KB will be reserved for the MS-DOS operating system. Extended Memory The amount of extended memory. Total Memory The total amount of memory installed on the system. GA-X48-DQ6 Motherboard - 42 -
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Password Check
Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you enter BIOS Setup. After configuring this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program.
(Note)
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Integrated Peripherals
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA RAID/AHCI Mode SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Azalia Codec Onboard H/W 1394 Onboard H/W LAN1 Onboard H/W LAN2 SMART LAN1 SMART LAN2 Onboard LAN1 Boot ROM Onboard LAN2 Boot ROM Onboard SATA/IDE Device Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [IDE] [3F8/IRQ4] [378/IRQ7] +/-/PU/PD: Value F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F10: Save Item Help Menu Level
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Integrated Peripherals Parallel Port Mode [SPP] Item Help Menu Level
F10: Save
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USB Controller
Enables or disables the integrated USB controller. (Default: Enabled) Disabled will turn off all of the USB functionalities below.
Azalia Codec
Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled.
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F10: Save
This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to detect the status of the attached LAN cable. This feature will detect cabling issue and report the approximate distance to the fault or short. Refer to the following information for diagnosing your LAN cable: When No LAN Cable Is Attached... If no LAN cable is attached to the motherboard, the Status fields of all four pairs of wires will show Open and the Length fields show 0.0m, as shown in the figure above. When LAN Cable Is Functioning Normally... If no cable problem is detected on the LAN cable connected to a Gigabit hub or a 10/100 Mbps hub, the following message will appear:
Start detecting at Port..... Link Detected --> 100Mbps Cable Length= 30m
Displays transmission speed Displays the approximate length of the attached LAN cable.
Note: The Gigabit hub will only operate at a speed of 10/100 Mbps in MS-DOS mode; it will operate at a normal speed of 10/100/1000 Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is activated. When a Cable Problem Occurs... If a cable problem occurs on a specified pair of wires, the Status field will show Short and then length shown will be the approximate distance to the fault or short. Example: Part1-2 Status = Short / Length = 1.6m Explanation: A fault or short might occur at about 1.6m on Part 1-2. Note: Part 4-5 and Part 7-8 are not used in a 10/100 Mbps environment, so their Status fields will show Open, and the length shown is the approximate length of the attached LAN cable.
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ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN PME Event Wake Up Power On by Ring Resume by Alarm x Date (of Month) Alarm x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm HPET Support (Note) HPET Mode (Note) Power On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard x KB Power ON Password AC Back Function
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Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN
Configures the way to turn off the computer in MS-DOS mode using the power button. Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will be turned off instantly. (Default) Delay 4 Sec. Press and hold the power button for 4 seconds to turn off the system. If the power button is pressed for less than 4 seconds, the system will enter suspend mode.
Power On by Ring
Allows the system to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up signal from a modem that supports wake-up function. (Default: Enabled)
(Note)
Resume by Alarm
Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set the date and time as following: Date (of Month) Alarm: Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month. Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm: Set the time at which the system will be powered on automatically. Note: When using this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the operating system or removal of the AC power, or the settings may not be effective.
Power On By Mouse
Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 mouse wake-up event. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Double Click Double click on left button on the PS/2 mouse to turn on the system.
Power On By Keyboard
Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event. Note: you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Password Set a password with 1~5 characters to turn on the system. Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system.
KB Power ON Password
Set the password when Power On by Keyboard is set to Password. Press <Enter> on this item and set a password with up to 5 characters and then press <Enter> to accept. To turn on the system, enter the password and press <Enter>. Note: To cancel the password, press <Enter> on this item. When prompted for the password, press <Enter> again without entering the password to clear the password settings.
AC Back Function
Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss. Soft-Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Full-On The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power.
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CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software PnP/PCI Configurations PCI1 IRQ Assignment PCI2 IRQ Assignment [Auto] [Auto] Item Help Menu Level
F10: Save
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PC Health Status
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software PC Health Status Reset Case Open Status Case Opened Vcore DDR18V +3.3V +12V Current System Temperature Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN2 Speed Current POWER FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN1 Speed CPU Warning Temperature CPU FAN Fail Warning SYSTEM FAN2 Fail Warning POWER FAN Fail Warning SYSTEM FAN1 Fail Warning CPU Smart FAN Control CPU Smart FAN Mode : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values [Disabled] No 1.332V 1.840V 3.296V 12.048V 30oC 47oC 3375 RPM 0 RPM 0 RPM 0 RPM [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] +/-/PU/PD: Value F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F10: Save Item Help Menu Level
Case Opened
Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. If the system chassis cover is removed, this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No". To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to CMOS, and then restart your system.
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MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) [Auto] [18X] 3.60GHz(200x18) [Disabled] 200 [Auto] [Disabled] [Turbo] [Auto] 533 [Auto] Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Item Help Menu Level
Robust Graphics Booster CPU Clock Ratio (Note) CPU Frequency CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) C.I.A. 2 Performance Enhance System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 533 DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) ******** Standard Timing Control ******** x CAS Latency Time 4 x DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay 4 x DRAM RAS# Precharge 4 x Precharge delay(tRAS) 11 ******** Advanced Timing Control ******** x ACT to ACT Delay(tRRD) 2 x Rank Write to READ Delay 2 : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) x Write To Precharge Delay 4 Auto x Refresh to ACT Delay 28 Auto x Read to Precharge Delay 2 Auto x Static tRead Value 4 Auto x Static tRead Phase Adjust 0 Auto x Command Rate (CMD) 2 Auto ******** Clock Driving & Skew Control ******** CPU/PCIEX Clock Driving Control [800mV] CPU Clock Skew Control [Normal] (G)MCH Clock Skew Control [Normal] ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control [Manual] DDR2 OverVoltage Control [Normal] PCI-E OverVoltage Control [Normal] FSB OverVoltage Control [Normal] (G)MCH OverVoltage Control [Normal] Loadline Calibration [Enabled] CPU Voltage Control [Normal] Normal CPU Vcore 1.37500V : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F10: Save Item Help Menu Level
Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to boot. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) When the System Voltage Optimized item blinks in red, it is recommended that you set the System Voltage Control item to Auto to optimize the system voltage settings.
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CPU Frequency
Displays the current operating CPU frequency.
C.I.A.2
CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2 (C.I.A.2) is designed to automatically adjust CPU computing power to maximize system performance. C.I.A.2 allows your system bus to be changed dynamically based on CPU loading through the use of 5 preset states. Note: System stability varies, depending on your system hardware components. Disabled Disables the use of C.I.A.2. (Default) Cruise Increases CPU frequency by 5% or 7% depending on CPU loading. Sports Increases CPU frequency by 7% or 9% depending on CPU loading. Racing Increases CPU frequency by 9% or 11% depending on CPU loading. Turbo Increases CPU frequency by 15% or 17% depending on CPU loading. Full Thrust Increases CPU frequency by 17% or 19% depending on CPU loading. Warning: Before using C.I.A.2, please first verify the overclocking capability of your CPU. As stability is highly dependent on system components, when system instability occurs after overclocking, lower the overclocking ratio.
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Performance Enhance
Allows the system to operate at three different performance levels. Standard Lets the system operate at its basic performance level. Turbo Lets the system operate at its good performance level. (Default) Extreme Lets the system operate at its best performance level.
Command Rate(CMD)
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Loadline Calibration
Enabled Disabled Lets the BIOS fine-tune the CPU Vcore voltage. (Default) Disables this function.
Press <Enter> on this item and then press the <Y> key to load the safest BIOS default settings. In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for the motherboard.
Press <Enter> on this item and then press the <Y> key to load the optimal BIOS default settings. The BIOS defaults settings helps the system to operate in optimum state. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values.
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Press <Enter> on this item and type the password with up to 8 characters and then press <Enter>. You will be requested to confirm the password. Type the password again and press <Enter>. The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two separate passwords: Supervisor Password When a system password is set and the Password Check item in Advanced BIOS Features is set to Setup, you must enter the supervisor password for entering BIOS Setup and making BIOS changes. When the Password Check item is set to System, you must enter the supervisor password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. User Password When the Password Check item is set to System, you must enter the supervisor password (or user password) at system startup to continue system boot. In BIOS Setup, you must enter the supervisor password if you wish to make changes to BIOS settings. The user password only allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes. To clear the password, press <Enter> on the password item and when requested for the password, press <Enter> again. The message "PASSWORD DISABLED" will appear, indicating the password has been cancelled.
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Press <Enter> on this item and press the <Y> key. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. Press <N> or <Esc> to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu.
Press <Enter> on this item and press the <Y> key. This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made in BIOS Setup to the CMOS. Press <N> or <Esc> to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu.
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After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will automatically scan the system and then list all the drivers that are recommended to install. Please select the item that you wish to install and press the Install button following the item. Or you can press Xpress Install to install all the driver items.
Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is installing the drivers. Failure to do so may affect the driver installation. Some device drivers will restart your system automatically during the driver installation. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to install other drivers. After the drivers are installed, follow the onscreen instructions to restart your system. You can install other applications included in the motherboard driver disk. For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in Device Manager, please remove the question mark (by right-clicking your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 61 Drivers Installation
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Software Applications
This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You may press the Install button following an item to install it.
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Driver CD Information
This page provides information about the drivers, applications and tools in this driver disk.
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Hardware Information
This page provides information about the hardware devices on this motherboard.
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Contact Us
Check the contacts information of the GIGABYTE headquarter in Taiwan and the overseas branch offices on the last page of this manual.
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System Requirements:
Intel x86 platform At least 64 MB of system memory VESA compatible graphics card Windows 2000 with SP3 or later; Windows XP with SP1 or later Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are different utilities. For example, a backup file created with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. USB hard drives are not supported. Hard drives in RAID/AHCI mode are not supported.
"*" Xpress Recovery2 checks the first physical hard drive in the following sequence: The first PATA IDE connector, the second PATA IDE connector, the first SATA connector, the second SATA connector and so forth. For example, when hard drives are attached to the first IDE and the first SATA connectors, the hard drive on the first IDE connector is the first physical drive. When hard drives are attached to the first and second SATA connectors, the hard drive on the first SATA connector is the first physical drive. - 65 Unique Features
Figure 1 3.
Figure 2
Select a file system (for example, NTFS) and begin the installation of the operating system (Figure 3).
Figure 3
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After the operating system is installed, right-click the My Computer icon on your desktop and select Manage (Figure 4). Go to Computer Management to check disk allocation. Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file to the unallocated space (black stripe along the top)(Figure 5). Please note that if there is no enough unallocated space, Xpress Recovery2 cannot save the backup file.
Figure 4 5.
Figure 5
If your hard drive is not properly partitioned before you install the operating system, you may create new partitions using free space on your hard drive (Figure 6, 7). However, if Disk Management shows the hard drive only contains the System partition without any unallocated space, you will not be able to create new partitions or use Xpress Recovery2. If this occurs, reinstall the operating system and re-partition your hard drive.
Figure 6 In the New Partition Wizard, you MUST select Primary partition. This will reserve unallocated space for Xpress Recovery2 to use.
Figure 7
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Figure 8
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After you use the backup function in Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in your hard drive. If you wish to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press <F9> during the POST (Figure 9).
Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. X48-DQ6 F2t . . . . <DEL>: BIOS Setup <F9>: XpressRecovery2 <F12>: Boot Menu <End>: Qflash 11/29/2007-X48-ICH9-6A89OG0DC-00
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GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash TM and @BIOS TM. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you to update the BIOS without the need to enter MSDOS mode. Additionally, this motherboard features the Dual BIOSTM design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of your computer by adding one more physical BIOS chip. What is Dual BIOS TM ? Motherboards that support Dual BIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Normally, the system works on the main BIOS. However, if the main BIOS is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will take over on the next system boot and copy the BIOS file to the main BIOS to ensure normal system operation. For the sake of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. What is Q-Flash TM ? With Q-Flash you can update the system BIOS without having to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. Embedded in the BIOS, the Q-Flash tool frees you from the hassles of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. What is @BIOS TM? @BIOS allows you to update the system BIOS while in the Windows environment. @BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the nearest @BIOS server site and update the BIOS.
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Keep DMI Data Enable Update BIOS from Drive Save BIOS to Drive 0 file(s) found :Move ESC:Reset <Drive> F10:Power Off <Drive>
Total size : 0
Free size : 0
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Select the BIOS update file and press <Enter>. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model.
Step 2: The process of the system reading the BIOS file from the floppy disk is displayed on the screen. When the message "Are you sure to update BIOS?" appears, press <Enter> to begin the BIOS update. The monitor will display the update process. Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS. Do not remove the floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive when the system is updating the BIOS. Step 3: When the update process is complete, press any key to return to the main menu.
Q-Flash Utility v2.05 Flash Type/Size..................................MXIC 25L8005 Keep DMI Data Enable Update completed Drive !! Copy BIOSBIOS from - Pass !! Save BIOS to Drive Please press any key to continue :Move ESC:Reset 1M
Enter : Run
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Step 4: Press <Esc> and then <Enter> to exit Q-Flash and reboot the system. As the system boots, you should see the new BIOS version is present on the POST screen. Step 5: During the POST, press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press <Enter> to load BIOS defaults. System will re-detect all peripherals devices after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you reload BIOS defaults.
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash : Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Load Optimized Defaults F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N)? Y& Exit Setup Save Exit Without Saving
Press <Y> to load BIOS defaults Step 6: Select Save & Exit Setup and then press <Y> to save settings to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. The procedure is complete after the system restarts.
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Step 2: Select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and click OK. Step 1: Select the Find BIOS From Gigabyte check box and click Update New BIOS.
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Step 3: First make sure the model name on the screen is correct, then click OK. Upon completion, restart your system.
If more than one model is present when doing Step 3 above, recomfirm your motherboard model. Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could result in an unbootable system. If the BIOS update file for your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. Step 4: As the system reboots, press <Delete> to enter the BIOS Setup program. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press <Enter> to load BIOS defaults.
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Step 2: In the Open dialog box, select All Files (*.*) in the Files of type list. Select the location where you save the BIOS update file (e.g. X48DQ6. F1) obtained from the Internet or through other source. Step 3: Press OK to begin the BIOS update process. Upon completion, restart your system.
Make sure the extracted BIOS file matches your motherboard model. Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could result in an unbootable system. Step 4: As the system boots, press <Delete> to enter the BIOS Setup program. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press <Enter> to load BIOS defaults.
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EasyTune 5 Pro
EasyTune TM 5 Pro, an easy-to-use and convenient system overclocking and management tool, lets you do overclock and overvoltage in Windows environment, eliminating the need to enter the BIOS Setup program. EasyTune 5 Pro provides the following functions (Note 1) : overclocking/overvoltage, C.I.A./M.I.B. (Note 2), smart fan control, and hardware monitoring and warning. (For instructions on using EasyTune5 Pro, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Utility page on our website.)
Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. Before you do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that you fully know how to use each function of EasyTune 5 Pro, or system instability or other unexpected results may occur. (Note 1) Available functions in EasyTune 5 Pro may differ by motherboard model. (Note 2) C.I.A. and M.I.B. may provide optimizations for CPU and memory, enhancing the performance of these components. - 75 Unique Features
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GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings with the simple click of a button. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver is able to provide exceptional power savings of up to 70% and up to 20% improved power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance.
The above data is for reference only. Actual performance may vary depending on motherboard model. CPU Power and Power Scores are for reference only. Actual results may vary based on testing method.
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B. Total Mode
In Total Mode, users are able to see how much total power savings they have accumulated since activating Dynamic Energy Saver for the first time. Even if the Dynamic Energy Saver functionality is turned off, the total amount of power saved will be recorded until re-activated, when total power savings will resume recording power savings.
(Note 1) Maximize system power saving with Dynamic Frequency Function; system performance may be affected. (Note 2) Level 1: Normal Power Saving (Default) Level 2: Advanced Power Saving Level 3: Extreme Power Saving (Note 3) Dynamic Energy Saver Meter will automatically reset when the total power saving reaches 99999999 Watts. - 77 Unique Features
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Windows ReadyBoost allows you to use flash memory on a Windows Vista certified USB flash drive to boost your computer's performance. You may enable ReadyBoost and allocate part of your USB flash drive's memory to speed up your computer. Follow the steps below to enable the ReadyBoost function: Step 1: Go to Computer. Right-click on the USB flash drive icon and choose Properties.
Step 2: In the ReadyBoost tab, select Use this device. Under Space to reserve for system speed, set the amount of memory space to use for ReadyBoost using the slider or spin box. Click Apply and then OK to turn on ReadyBoost.
The USB flash drive must have at least 256 MB of space. The recommended amount of memory to use for ReadyBoost acceleration is one to three times the amount of RAM installed in your computer.
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A. B. C. D. E.
(Note 1) Skip this step if you do not want to create RAID array on the SATA controller. (Note 2) Required when the SATA controller is set to AHCI or RAID mode. (Note 3) Due to chipset limitation, Intel ICH9R RAID driver does not support Windows 2000 operating system. - 79 Appendix
The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version. GA-X48-DQ6 Motherboard - 80 -
Figure 2 Step 2: After you press <Ctrl> + <I>, the MAIN MENU screen will appear (Figure 3). Create RAID Volume If you want to create a RAID array, select Create RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press <Enter>.
Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v7.5.0.1017 ICH9R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-07 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reversed. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Create RAID Volume 2. Delete RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID 4. Exit
[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] RAID Volumes : None defined. Physical Disks : Port Drive Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS
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[ESC]-Exit
[ENTER]-Select Menu
Figure 3
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Step 3: After entering the CREATE VOLUME MENU screen, enter a volume name with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be special characters) under the Name item and press <Enter>. Then, select a RAID level (Figure 4). There are four RAID levels supported: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed). Press <Enter> to proceed.
Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v7.5.0.1017 ICH9R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-07 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reversed. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe) Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : 128KB Capacity : 223.6 GB Create Volume [ HELP ] Choose the RAID level: RAID0: Stripes data (performance). RAID1: Mirrors data (redundancy). RAID10: Mirrors data and stripes the mirror. RAID5: Stripes data and parity.
]-Change
[TAB]-Next
[ESC]-Previous Menu
[ENTER]-Select
Figure 4 Step 4: Under Disks item, select the hard drives to be included in the RAID array. If only two hard drives are installed, they will be automatically assigned to the array. Set the stripe block size (Figure 5) if necessary. The stripe block size can be set from 4 KB to 128 KB. Once you have selected the stripe block size, press <Enter>.
Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v7.5.0.1017 ICH9R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-07 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reversed. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe) Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : 128KB Capacity : 223.6 GB Create Volume [ HELP ] The following are typical values: RAID0 - 128KB RAID10 - 64KB RAID5 - 64KB
]-Change
[TAB]-Next
[ESC]-Previous Menu
[ENTER]-Select
Figure 5
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Step 5: Enter the array capacity and press <Enter>. Finally press <Enter> on the Create Volume item to begin creating the RAID array. When prompted to confirm whether to create this volume, press <Y> to confirm or <N> to cancel (Figure 6).
Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v7.5.0.1017 ICH9R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-07 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reversed. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : RAID_Volume0 RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe) Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : 128KB Capacity : 223.6 GB Create Volume WARNING : ALL DATA ON [SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. HELP ] Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N) : Press ENTER to create the specified volume.
]-Change
[TAB]-Next
[ESC]-Previous Menu
[ENTER]-Select
Figure 6 When completed, you can see detailed information about the RAID array in the DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION section, including the RAID level, stripe block size, array name, and array capacity, etc. (Figure 7)
Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v7.5.0.1017 ICH9R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-07 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reversed. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Create RAID Volume 2. Delete RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID 4. Exit
[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] RAID Volumes : ID Name 0 Volume0 Physical Disks : Port Drive Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS Level RAID0(Stripe) Strip 128KB Size 223.6GB Status Normal Bootable Yes
]-Select
[ESC]-Exit
[ENTER]-Select Menu
Figure 7 To exit the ICH9R RAID BIOS utility, press <Esc> or select Exit in MAIN MENU. Now, you may proceed to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and the installation of the SATA RAID/ACHI driver and operating system.
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Delete RAID Volume To delete a RAID array, select Delete RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press <Enter>. In the DELETE VOLUME MENU section, use the up or down arrow key to select the array to be deleted and press <Delete>. When prompted to confirm your selection (Figure 8), press <Y> to confirm or <N> to abort.
Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v7.5.0.1017 ICH9R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-07 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reversed. Name Volume0 [ DELETE VOLUME MENU ] Level Drives Capacity Status RAID0(Stripe) 2 223.6GB Normal [ DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION ] ALL DATA IN THE[VOLUME WILL BE LOST! HELP ] Are you sure you want to delete "Volume0"? (Y/N) : Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non-RAID. WARNING: ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED. Bootable Yes
]-Select
[ESC]-Previous Menu
[DEL]-Delete Volume
Figure 8
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B. Configuring SATA controller mode and device boot order in BIOS Setup
Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in system BIOS Setup and set the device boot order. Step 1: Turn on your computer and press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup during the POST. In BIOS Setup, go to Integrated Peripherals, ensure that Onboard SATA/IDE Device is enabled. Then set Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode to RAID/IDE (Figure 1). If you do not want to create RAID, set this item to IDE or AHCI, depending on your need.
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA RAID/AHCI Mode SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Azalia Codec Onboard H/W 1394 Onboard H/W LAN1 Onboard H/W LAN2 SMART LAN1 SMART LAN2 Onboard LAN1 Boot ROM Onboard LAN2 Boot ROM Onboard SATA/IDE Device Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values [RAID] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [RAID/IDE] [3F8/IRQ4] [378/IRQ7] +/-/PU/PD: Value F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F10: Save Item Help Menu Level
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Figure 2 In the main screen of the GIGABYTE SATA2 RAID BIOS utility (Figure 3), use the up or down arrow key to highlight through choices in the Main Menu block. Highlight the item that you wish to execute and press <Enter>.
GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOSv1.06.59 [ Main Menu ] Create RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup Exit Without Saving [ RAID Disk Drive List ] [ Hard Disk Drive List ] Model Name HDD0: ST3120026AS HDD1: ST3120026AS Capacity 120 GB 120 GB Type/Status Non-RAID Non-RAID
TAB]-Switch Window
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[ENTER]-Action
[ESC]-Exit
Figure 3
Note: In the main screen, you can select a hard drive in the Hard Disk Drive List block and press <Enter> to see detailed information about the selected hard drive.
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Create a RAID Array: In the main screen, press <Enter> on the Create RAID Disk Drive item. Then the Create New RAID screen appears (Figure 4).
GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOSv1.06.59 [ Create New RAID ] Name: Level: Disks: Block: Size: GRAID_ 0-Stripe Select Disk 128 KB 240 GB [ Hard Disk Drive List ] Model Name HDD0: ST3120026AS HDD1: ST3120026AS Available 120 GB 120 GB Type/Status Non-RAID Non-RAID
Confirm Creation [ RAID Disk Drive List ] [ Help ] Enter RAID Name Enter a string between 1 to 16 characters in length for the created RAID drive to be identified by system BIOS or OS.
]-Move Cursor
[DEL,BS]-Delete Character
[ENTER]-Next
[ESC]-Abort
Figure 4 The Create New RAID block displays all the items that need to be set for creating an array (Figure 5). Steps: 1. Enter Array Name: Under the Name item, enter an array name with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be special characters) and press <Enter>. 2. Select RAID Mode: Under the Level item, use up or down arrow key to select RAID 0 (Stripe), RAID 1 (Mirror), or JBOD (Figure 5). Then press <Enter> to move onto the next step.
GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOSv1.06.59 [ Create New RAID ] Name: Level: Disks: Block: Size: GRAID 0-Stripe Select Disk 128 KB 240 GB [ Hard Disk Drive List ] Model Name HDD0: ST3120026AS HDD1: ST3120026AS Available 120 GB 120 GB Type/Status Non-RAID Non-RAID
Confirm Creation [ RAID Disk Drive List ] [ Help ] Select RAID Level RAID 0 RAID 1 JBOD Data striped for performance Data mirrored for redundancy Data concatenated for huge temporarily disk required
[ENTER]-Next
[ESC]-Abort
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3. Assign Array Disks: After a RAID mode is selected, RAID BIOS automatically assigns the two hard drives installed as the RAID drives. 4. Set Block Size (RAID 0 only): Under the Block item, use the up or down arrow key to select the stripe block size (Figure 6), ranging from 4 KB to 128 KB. Press <Enter>.
GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOSv1.06.59 [ Create New RAID ] Name: Level: Disks: Block: Size: GRAID 0-Stripe Select Disk 128 KB 240 GB [ Hard Disk Drive List ] Model Name HDD0: ST3120026AS HDD1: ST3120026AS Available 120 GB 120 GB Type/Status Non-RAID Non-RAID
Confirm Creation [ RAID Disk Drive List ] [ Help ] Setting Stripe Block Select a stripe size which will be used to divide data from/to seperate RAID members. The following are typical values: RAID 0-128KB
[ENTER]-Next
[ESC]-Abort
Figure 6 5. Set Array Size: Under the Size item, enter the size of the array and press <Enter>. 6. Confirm Creation: After all of the items above are configured, the selection bar automatically jumps to the Confirm Creation item. Press <Enter>. When prompted to confirm your selection (Figure 7), press <Y> to confirm or <N> to abort.
GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOSv1.06.59 [ Create New RAID ] Name: Level: Disks: Block: Size: GRAID 0-Stripe Select Disk 128 KB 240 GB [ Hard Disk Drive List ] Model Name HDD0: ST3120026AS HDD1: ST3120026AS Available 120 GB 120 GB Type/Status Non-RAID Non-RAID
Confirm Creation [ RAID Disk Drive List ] [ Help ] Create RAID on the select HDD(Y/N)?Y
CONFIRM RAID CREATION ALL DATA ON THE SELECTED HARD DISK WILL BE LOST WHEN EXIT WITH SAVING
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[DEL,BS]-Delete Number
[ENTER]-Next
[ESC]-Abort
Figure 7
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When finished, the new RAID array will be displayed in the RAID Disk Drive List block (Figure 8).
GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOSv1.06.59 [ Main Menu ] Create RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup Exit Without Saving [ RAID Disk Drive List ] Model Name RDD0: GRAID RAID Level 0-Stripe Capacity Status 240 GB Normal Members(HDDx) 01 [ Hard Disk Drive List ] Model Name HDD0: ST3120026AS HDD1: ST3120026AS Capacity Type/Status 120 GB RAID Inside 120 GB RAID Inside
TAB]-Switch Window
]-Select ITEM
[ENTER]-Action
[ESC]-Exit
Figure 8 To check more detailed information about the array, use the <Tab> key while in the Main Menu block to move the selection bar to the RAID Disk Drive List block. Select the array and press <Enter>. A small window displaying the array information will appear in the center of the screen (Figure 9).
GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOSv1.06.59 [ Main Menu ] Create RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup Exit Without Saving [ RAID Disk Drive List ] Model Name RDD0: GRAID [ Hard Disk Drive List ] Model Name HDD0: ST3120026AS HDD1: ST3120026AS [ RAID Information ] Name: GRAID Level: 0-Stripe Block: 128KB Capacity: 240GB RAID Level Members: HDD 01Capacity Status 0-Stripe Normal Status: Normal 240 GB Members(HDDx) 01 Capacity Type/Status 120 GB RAID Inside 120 GB RAID Inside
TAB]-Switch Window
]-Select RAID
[ENTER]-Detail
[ESC]-Exit
Figure 9
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7. Save and Exit Setup: After configuring the RAID array, select the Save And Exit Setup item in the main screen to save your settings before exiting the RAID BIOS utility, then press <Y> (Figure 10).
GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOSv1.06.59 [ Main Menu ] Create RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup Exit Without Saving [ RAID Disk Drive List ] Model Name RDD0: GRAID [ Hard Disk Drive List ] Model Name HDD0: ST3120026AS HDD1: ST3120026AS Capacity Type/Status 120 GB RAID Inside 120 GB RAID Inside
Save to Disk & Exit (Y/N)?Y RAID Level 0-Stripe Capacity Status 240 GB Normal Members(HDDx) 01
TAB]-Switch Window
]-Select ITEM
[ENTER]-Action
[ESC]-Exit
Figure 10 Now, you may proceed to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and the installation of the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. Delete the RAID Array: To delete the array, select Delete RAID Disk Drive in the main menu and press <Enter>. The selection bar will move to the RAID Disk Drive List block. Press the space bar on the array to be deleted; a small triangle will appear to mark the selected array. Press <Delete>. When prompted to confirm your selection (Figure 11), press <Y> to confirm or <N> to cancel.
GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOSv1.06.59 [ Main Menu ] Create RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup Exit Without Saving [ RAID Disk Drive List ] Model Name RDD0: GRAID [ Hard Disk Drive List ] Model Name HDD0: ST3120026AS HDD1: ST3120026AS Capacity 120 GB 120 GB Type/Status RAID Inside RAID Inside
ALL DATA ON THE RAID WILL LOST!! ARE YOU SURE TO DELETE (Y/N)? N RAID Level Capacity Status 0-Stripe 240 GB Normal
Members(HDDx) 01
]-Select RAID
[SPACE]-Mark Delete
[DEL]-Confirm
[ESC]-Abort
Figure 1 (Note)
Figure 2
For users without a startup disk: Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. From your optical drive folder, double click the MENU.exe file in the BootDrv folder (Figure 3). A command prompt window will open similar to that in Figure 2.
Figure 3
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A. Installing Windows XP
Step 1: Restart your system to boot from the Windows XP setup disk and press <F6> as soon as you see the message "Press F6 if you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver" (Figure 1). After pressing <F6>, there will be a few moments of some files being loaded before you see the next screen.
Windows Setup
Figure 1 Step 2: When a screen similar to that below appears, insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press <S> (Figure 2).
Windows Setup Setup could not determine the type of one or more mass storage devices installed in your system, or you have chosen to manually specify an adapter. Currently, Setup will load support for the following mass storage devices(s) <none> * To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special disk controllers for use with Windows, including those for which you have a device support disk from a mass storage device manufacturer, press S. * If you do not have any device support disks from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not want to specify additional mass storage devices for use with Windows, press ENTER.
Step 3: When Setup correctly recognizes the Intel ICH9R SATA RAID/AHCI driver in the floppy disk, a controller menu similar to Figure 3 below will appear. Use the arrow keys to select one of the items displayed and press <Enter>. If you set the SATA RAID/AHCI Mode item in BIOS Setup to RAID mode, select Intel(R) ICH8R/ICH9R SATA RAID Controller. (Select ICH9 SATA AHCI Controller (Desktop ICH9R) for AHCI mode.)
Windows Setup You have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Select the SCSI Adapter you want from the following list, or press ESC to return to the previous screen.
Intel(R) ICH9 SATA AHCI Controller (Desktop ICH9R) Intel(R) 82801HEM SATA RAID Controller (Mobile ICH8M-E) Intel(R) 82801HEM/HBM SATA AHCI Controller (Mobile ICH8M-E/M) Intel(R) ICH8R/ICH9R SATA RAID Controller
ENTER=Select F3=Exit
Figure 3 If a message appears saying one or some file(s) cannot be found, please check the floppy disk or copy the correct SATA RAID/AHCI driver again from the motherboard driver disk. When the screen as shown below appears, press <Enter> to continue the driver installation from the floppy disk. The driver installation will be finished in about one minute.
Windows Setup Setup will load support for the following mass storage device(s): Intel(R) ICH8R/ICH9R SATA RAID Controller * To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special disk controllers for use with Windows, including those for which you have a device support disk from a mass storage device manufacturer, press S. * If you do not have any device support disks from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not want to specify additional mass storage devices for use with Windows, press ENTER.
Figure 4
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Step 3: For GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA controller: When Setup correctly recognizes the GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA RAID/AHCI driver in the floppy disk, a controller menu similar to Figure 5 below will appear. Use the arrow keys to select one of the items displayed and press <Enter>. If you set the Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode item in BIOS Setup to RAID or AHCI mode, select (Windows XP/2003) RAID/AHCI Driver for GIGABYTE GBB36X Controller.
Windows Setup You have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Select the SCSI Adapter you want from the following list, or press ESC to return to the previous screen.
(Windows XP/2003) RAID/AHCI Driver for GIGABYTE GBB36X Controller (Windows 2000) RAID Driver for GIGABYTE GBB363 Controller (Windows 2000) AHCI Driver for GIGABYTE GBB363 Controller (Windows 2000) RAID Driver for GIGABYTE GBB360 Controller
ENTER=Select F3=Exit
Figure 5 If a message appears saying one or some file(s) cannot be found, please check the floppy disk or copy the correct SATA RAID/AHCI driver again from the motherboard driver disk.
When the screen as shown below appears, press <Enter> to continue the driver installation from the floppy disk. The driver installation will be finished in about one minute.
Windows Setup Setup will load support for the following mass storage device(s): (Windows XP/2003) RAID/AHCI Driver for GIGABYTE GBB36X Controller * To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special disk controllers for use with Windows, including those for which you have a device support disk from a mass storage device manufacturer, press S. * If you do not have any device support disks from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not want to specify additional mass storage devices for use with Windows, press ENTER.
Figure 6
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Step 4: After the SATA RAID/AHCI driver installation is completed, you can proceed with the Windows XP installation.
WindowsXP Professional Setup Welcome to Setup. This port of the Setup program prepares Microsoft(R) Windows (R) XP to run on your computer. To set up Windows XP now, press ENTER. To repair a Windows XP installation using Recovery Console, press R. To quit Setup without installing Windows XP, press F3.
Enter= Continue
R=Repair F3=Exit
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Step 2: Specify the location where the driver is saved, such as your floppy disk (Figure 9).
Figure 9
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Step 3: When a screen as shown in Figure 10 appears, select Intel(R) ICH8R/ICH9R SATA RAID Controller (Note) and press Next.
Figure 10
Step 4: After the driver is loaded, select the RAID/AHCI drive(s) where you want to install the operating system and then press Next to continue the OS installation (Figure 11).
Figure 11
(Note)
The item displayed in Figure 10 will be shown as Intel(R) ICH9 SATA AHCI Controller when the SATA controllers are set to AHCI mode. - 97 Appendix
GIGABYTE SATA2 controllers: Step 1: Restart your system to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. When a screen similar to that below appears (RAID/AHCI hard drive(s) will not be detected at this stage), select Load Driver. (Figure 12).
Figure 12
Step 2: Specify the location where the driver is saved, such as your floppy disk (Figure 13).
Figure 13
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Step 3: When a screen as shown in Figure 14 appears, select GIGABYTE GBB36X Controller and press Next.
Figure 14
Step 4: After the driver is loaded, select the RAID/AHCI drive(s) where you want to install the operating system and then press Next to continue the OS installation (Figure 15).
Figure 15
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A. Configuring Speakers:
(The following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in your system tray. Double-click the icon to access the Audio Control Panel.
Before installing the audio driver, make sure the "Microsoft UAA Bus driver for High Definition Audio" has been installed from the motherboard driver disk and your operating system has been updated with the latest Service Pack for Windows.
(Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1 Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to the following for multi-channel speaker configurations. 2 -channel audio: Headphone or Line out. 4 -channel audio: Front speaker out and Rear speaker out. 5.1- channel audio: Front speaker out, Rear speaker out, and Center/Subwoofer speaker out. 7.1 -channel audio: Front speaker out, Rear speaker out, Center/Subwoofer speaker out, and Side speaker out.
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Step 2: Click the Audio I/O tab. In the speaker list on the left, select 2CH Speaker, 4CH Speaker, 6CH Speaker, or 8CH Speaker according to the type of speaker configuration you wish to set up.
Step 3: Everytime you connect an audio device to an audio jack, the Connected device box appears. Select the device according to the type of device you connect. Then click OK to complete the configuration.
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Optical S/PDIF In
Coaxial S/PDIF In
S/PDIF In:
The S/PDIF in jacks allow you to input digital audio signals to the computer for audio processing.
Step 2: Secure the metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw.
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S/PDIF Out:
The S/PDIF out jacks can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for decoding to get the best audio quality.
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: This button provides you more controls over "dts NEO:PC". Music Mode ; Cinema Mode "dts NEO : PC" : Press this button to enable or disable the dts NEO : PC function. Enabling dts NEO : PC allows the system to transform ordinary 2-channel stereo content into 4-, 5.1-, or 7.1- channel surround sound, depending on your speaker configurations. "dts INTERACTIVE" : If your surround sound system is connected via an external decoder, click the Audio I/O tab in the Audio Control Panel. Either click DTS Interactive in the upper left list or click the dts INTERACTIVE button at the center bottom of the Audio Control Panel. And click the dts NEO : PC button. The system will then simulate 5.1 channel surround sound playback from two-channel content.
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4. Digital PCM Output Setup: In the Audio Control Panel, click the Audio I/O tab. In the upper left list, click Digital PCM Output. Enable this function to allow digital audio sources that are not digitally processed by DTS encoding to be output from the S/PDIF OUT.
Step 2: Connect your microphone to the Mic in jack (pink) on the back panel or the Line in jack on the front panel. Then configure the jack for microphone functionality. Note: The microphone functions on the front panel and back panel cannot be used at the same time.
Step 3: Locate the Volume icon in your system tray and click it to open the volume control panel.
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Step 4: To hear the sound being recorded during the recording process when using the microphone function on the front panel, do not select the Mute check box under Front Pink In or Front Green In in Master Volume. It is recommended that you set the volume at a middle level. To hear the sound being recorded during the recording process when using the microphone function on the back panel, do not select the Mute check box under Rear Pink In in Master Volume. It is recommended that you set the volume at its middle level. (Note) If you cannot find the volume control options you need in Master Volume, go to the Options menu and then choose Properties. Select the volume control options you wish to show and click OK to complete.
or
Step 5: Next, while in Master Volume, go to Options and click Properties. In the Mixer device list, select Realtek HD Audio Input. Then set the recording sound level properly. Do NOT mute the recording sound, or you will not hear any sound when playing back the recording you just made.
Select Realtek HD Audio Input in the Mixer device list
Recording Control
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Step 6: To raise the recording and playing sound for the microphone, go to Options in Master Volume and select Advanced Controls. Click the Advanced button under a volume control option (e.g. Front Green In, Front Pink In). In the Other Controls field, select the 1 Microphone Boost check box.
Step 7: After completion, click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to Entertainment, and then click Sound Recorder to begin the sound recording.
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Teaming
Dual LAN with Teaming functionality enabled on this motherboard allows two single connections to act as one single connection for twice the transmission bandwidth, making data transmission more effective and improving the quality of transmission of distant image(s). Fault tolerance on the dual LAN network prevents network downtime by transferring the workload from a failed port to a working port. The speed of transmission is subject to the actual network environment or status even with Teaming enabled.
Step 1: Insert the motherboard driver disk and select Software Applications. Click Install under Realtek Ethernet Teaming Utility for installation. Restart your system when completed.
Step 2: The Realtek Ethernet Diagnostic Utility icon appears in the system tray after the system restarts. Double-click the icon to access the utility. Step 4: Give a name for the Team, e.g. Teaming, and set up the Teaming mode based on your hub's specifications. Select the check boxes for the two available adapters and click OK. Removing the Existing Teaming:
Step 5: After you complete the setup, you will see the third virtual network interface. Go to Local Area Connection Status and you will see the connection speed is 2.0 Gbps. GA-X48-DQ6 Motherboard
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Step 1: Insert the motherboard driver disk and select Software Applications. Click Install under Realtek Ethernet Teaming Utility for installation. Restart your system when completed.
Step 2: Click the Start icon , Point to All Programs, Realtek Teaming and VLAN, Realtek Teaming and VLAN Utility to access the utility.
Step 3: Select the two adapters and set up the Teaming mode based on your hub's specifications. Then click the Teaming button. (Two dialog boxes will appear during the setup process, click OK to continue). When the Create Virtual Adapter For Teaming Complete dialog box appears, click OK to complete.
Step 4: After the Teaming is created, you will see only one connection in Network and Sharing Center.
Step 5: Click View status in Network and Sharing Center and you will see the connection speed is 2.0 Gbps.
If you want to remove the existing Teaming, access the Realtek Vlan & Teaming Utility and click the Remove button. Appendix
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Troubleshooting
Turn off the power. Remove all peripherals, connecting cables, and power cord etc.
Make sure the motherboard does not short-circuit with the chassis or other metal objects. No Check if the CPU cooler is attached to the CPU securely. Is the power connector of the CPU cooler connected to the CPU_FAN header properly? Yes
Yes
Check if the memory is installed properly on the memory slot. Yes Insert the graphics card. Connect the ATX main power cable and the 12V power cable. Turn on the power to start the computer.
Press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup. Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" (or "Load Optimized Defaults"). Select "Save & Exit Setup" to save changes and exit BIOS Setup.
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Check if there is display on your monitor. Yes Turn off the computer. Plugg in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer.
Check if the keyboard is working properly. Yes Press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup. Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" (or "Load Optimized Defaults"). Select "Save & Exit Setup" to save changes and exit BIOS Setup.
No
Turn off the computer and connect the IDE/SATA devices. Check if the system can boot successfully. Yes Reinstall the operating system. Reinstall other devices one by one (install one device at one time and then boot the system to see if the device works successfully).
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